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- USThe Tennessean
Two more charged in connection to Oct. 12 Jefferson Street shooting
Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection to Oct. 12 Jefferson Street shooting.
2 min read - USPolitico
‘The math says this is over’: San Francisco mayor faces long reelection odds
Incumbent London Breed was trailing behind Levi’s heir Daniel Lurie in early returns.
3 min read - USThe Oklahoman
Grand jury indicts Afghan national in OKC federal court over alleged Election Day plot
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi said after his arrest that he and his brother-in-law expected to die in the attack and be martyrs, FBI revealed Oct. 8.
3 min read - BusinessThe Gadsden Times
Gulf Coast region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Gulf Coast region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
John Burkel and Steve Gander win seats for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A and 1B
Nov. 6—EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander has won the seat for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B and incumbent John Burkel has retained his seat in 1A, keeping District 1 a Republican-represented district. Gander and Burkel both said they're interested to see what the majority will be for the House. Votes were still being tabulated Wednesday morning. ...
3 min read - USGrand Forks Herald
Grand Forks man faces seven criminal charges after allegedly stabbing someone, fleeing in stolen vehicle
Nov. 6—GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks man is facing seven criminal charges, including attempted murder, after a recent incident during which he allegedly stabbed a man multiple times before fleeing the scene in a stolen vehicle. Moses Garang Ayom, 44, is charged with Class A felony attempted murder, which has a maximum 20-year sentence. Ayom is also charged with Class B felony theft between ...
2 min read - PoliticsGrand Forks Herald
Election night watch parties end quietly for Grand Forks Democrats, Republicans
Nov. 6—GRAND FORKS — Democratic and Republican watch parties in Grand Forks closed out in much the same way: quietly, with dwindling crowds huddled around phones and laptops waiting for election results as others headed for the door. Voters in District 18 and 42 handed solid victories to Grand Forks' Republicans Tuesday evening, Nov. 5, shutting Democrats out of the four House seats and two ...
5 min read - PoliticsNBC News
'This is a realignment': Shattered Democrats grapple with Harris' loss
Democrats called for a party reckoning on Wednesday, as they attempted to pick up the pieces of their shattered organization a day after Kamala Harris’ loss.
9 min read - PoliticsThe Day, New London, Conn.
Connecticut's top elected officials react to Trump's election
Nov. 6—Connecticut's Democratic leaders said Wednesday they were disappointed with the election of Donald Trump but would work across the aisle and uphold the values of Connecticut residents. U.S. Rep Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, who was elected to a 10th term Tuesday, said in a statement that "we as a nation must respect the will of the voters and facilitate a peaceful transfer of power, ...
6 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
State, defense rest in trial of man charged with attempted murder of a Norwich officer
Nov. 6—NORWICH — A judge in New London is deliberating the fate of a 31-year-old Norwich man charged with trying to murder a Norwich police officer. The state and defense rested their cases on Tuesday in the trial of Andrew O'Lone, who is charged with opening fire with a semi-automatic assault rifle on Norwich Police Officer Scott Dupointe in 2021. Judge Elizabeth Leaming is expected to rule ...
4 min read - USWHIO
Woman in critical condition after crash in Darke Co.
A woman was seriously injured in a crash in Darke County Wednesday afternoon.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Silver Alert issued for 77-yea-old Lancaster man, who went missing on Tuesday
The Lancaster Police is looking for Michael Hayes, diagnosed with a cognitive impairment, who was last seen on Tuesday afternoon.
1 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Wonderland of Trees kicking off at Tamarack this week
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley. This is thanks to the United Way of Southern West Virginia's 16th annual Wonderland of Trees, which kicks off this week. The Wonderland of Trees officially opens to the public on Nov. 8, but guests attending Business After Hours on Nov. 7 will get an exclusive first look at the holiday displays. The event, ...
3 min read - LifestyleThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Local event calendar
• Baby Jesus in a Manger Paint Night. 6 p.m. at The Master’s Piece Studio, 311 E. Main St., Oak Hill. All supplies, including a 16 x 20 canvas, are included to complete this painting. Cost is $30 cash, $35 card. Takes 2.5 to 3 hours to complete. https://www.facebook.com/events/8672111149510292/ • 2024 Veterans Appreciation Spaghetti Dinner. 7 p.m. at Glen Jean Armory, 409 Wood Mountain ...
11 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Raleigh Commission attorney wins W.Va. House seat
Beckley native and longtime Raleigh County Commission Attorney Carl “Bill” Roop won the election for West Virginia House District 44, which covers Beckley. According to unofficial results, Roop, a Republican, bested Democrat Tony O. Martin by just under 1,000 votes. Roop said his top priorities in his new role will be education, economic development and child care. “I think the child care ...
2 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
Door-knocking to victory: Menapace shows up for the win
Nov. 6—EAST LYME — Thousands of doors came down to 99 votes in the 37th House District. Democrat Nick Menapace on Election Day unseated four-term state Rep. Holly Cheeseman, R-East Lyme, in a campaign in which he said he knocked on the doors of 15,000 homes in East Lyme, Montville and Salem. Cheeseman conceded the race in a Wednesday morning phone call. The voting totals, delayed the previous ...
5 min read - USThe Day, New London, Conn.
Judge denies request from convicted former utility official to delay start of his prison term
Nov. 6—A federal judge has denied a request by one of three former utilities officials convicted on federal theft charges to delay the start of his six-month prison term by one month to early January. James Sullivan, one of three former Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative officials convicted on theft charges connected with lavish trips to the Kentucky Derby and a West Virginia ...
3 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Froble beats Wooton for circuit judge; contested Raleigh County races favor Republicans
It was a tight race for the Division 2 seat for Raleigh County circuit judge, with Michael Froble claiming the position by less than 300 votes. Results for the race, which pitted Froble against Russell O. “Rusty” Wooton, the son of Justice William “Bill” Wooton of the state Supreme Court of Appeals, went back and forth all night with the scales firmly tipping in Froble’s favor as the final ...
5 min read - USGreen Bay Press-Gazette
Democrats win 2 of 3 battleground races in northeast Wisconsin during first election to use new maps
The new legislative maps were passed by GOP lawmakers under pressure from the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s new liberal majority.
3 min read - PoliticsWPXI
President-elect Trump’s victory represents shift in Pennsylvania politics
Many voters, especially in Pennsylvania, perceived that Trump could better address inflation.
3 min read - USVirginia Mercury
Richmond mayor-elect Danny Avula shares his outlook for the city
On Wednesday afternoon, standing next to outgoing Mayor Levar Stoney in front of City Hall, Dr. Danny Avula laid out his vision for Richmond and his administration, after emerging as the leading candidate in the city’s mayoral race. Avula racked up 44,832 votes, or 46%, the most of any candidate, and won in the 1st, […]
2 min read - PoliticsWashington State Standard
Democrats on cusp of expanding majorities in WA Legislature
Democrats are on course to grow their majorities in the Washington Legislature but Republicans are positioned to sweep seats in one of the state’s most watched districts. Democrats outnumber Republicans by margins of 58-40 in the House and 29-20 in the Senate. Entering Tuesday, the majority party had designs on capturing Republican-held seats in districts […]
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
With Trump winning re-election, what happens to the GA election interference case against him?
The consensus is that the case against Trump will be on hold until he leaves office, but the other cases can move forward.
2 min read - USDeseret News
Salt Lake County ZAP tax reauthorized for the 4th time
‘ZAP has been an integral funding source for local arts, culture, botanical, recreation, parks and zoological organizations for decades,’ said Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson.
2 min read - OpinionDeseret News
This is a painful moment for half of America. That should matter to the other half
Even if you celebrate a Trump return to power, the sorrow and fear of 66 million other Americans should matter, if we really want to pursue larger healing as a nation.
4 min read - USPolitico
Sam Liccardo wins Dem-on-Dem race for Silicon Valley seat
The former San Jose mayor defeated state Assemblymember Evan Low to secure Rep. Anna Eshoo’s seat.
1 min read - USThe Tennessean
Woman arrested in Chattanooga in connection to Nashville homicide
Chattanooga Police arrest woman in connection to Nashville shooting.
1 min read - USThe Stockton Record
Josh Harder takes early lead over Kevin Lincoln in California's 9th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Josh Harder has taken an early lead in the race for California's 9th Congressional District over Republican challenger Kevin Lincoln.
3 min read - USNY Daily News
No criminal charges in death of NY boy at ‘troubled teen’ wilderness camp
No criminal charges will be sought in the death of a 12-year-old boy from New York who was in the care of a camp designed for “troubled teens” in the woods of North Carolina, prosecutors said Wednesday. Clark Harman was found dead on Feb. 3 at Trails Carolina near Lake Toxaway, a wilderness therapy camp that has since been shuttered. Harman was dropped off only a day earlier by his family from ...
3 min read - PoliticsIdaho Statesman
Idaho Democrats sought gains in purple areas. They suffered big losses instead
“It’s deeply troubling to see Democrats lose ground in the Idaho Legislature just as Republican extremists are gaining strength.”
4 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Olmsted County Election Day delay remains under review
Nov. 6—ROCHESTER — The reason for late Election Day results in Olmsted County continues to remain unclear. Olmsted County residents had to wait until around 1 a.m. Wednesday to see results of local races and county officials are still trying to understand what went wrong. Luke Turner, Olmsted County's associate director of Property Records and Licensing, said everything appeared to be set to ...
3 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Parties deliver closing arguments in Adam Fravel trial
Nov. 6—MANKATO, Minn. — Closing arguments concluded the trial of Adam Fravel on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Jurors began deliberating around 2:30 p.m. Fravel, who appeared in court wearing a black suit with a dark-colored shirt and tie, was on trial for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury. He's facing charges of first-degree murder while committing domestic abuse with a past pattern of domestic abuse, ...
6 min read - USPost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Check out election results from around Southeast Minnesota
Nov. 6—The following is a collection of election results from counties and cities in Southeast Minnesota. Some cities — Bellechester, Chatfield, La Crescent, Lake City, Pine Island and Minneiska — are part of two counties. The results of those cities' races are listed once. All results are unofficial until they are certified. Byron mayor: Daryl Glassmaker won uncontested Byron City Council: ...
14 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Video captures raccoon falling from ceiling at NYC airport
Video shows the furry creature clinging to a cable before falling to the ground.
1 min read - PoliticsTribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa.
Trump's victory fueled by growth in rural counties as he cuts into Democrats' urban bases
Nov. 6—Three factors emerged within the numbers behind Donald Trump's victory Tuesday in Pennsylvania. Muted turnout in Philadelphia, the state's largest city, and growing support for the former president in rural and urban centers combined to help pave the way to Trump's victory. Also contributing was diminished backing for Vice President Kamala Harris among the coalition of voters who ...
4 min read - PoliticsWashington State Standard
Democratic incumbents sweep Washington’s down ballot races
In the races for state treasurer, auditor and secretary of state, Washington voters are re-electing the Democratic incumbents by wide margins. “Isn’t it great that for the first time in 50 years, we have run the table with Democratic statewide officials?” said Gov. Jay Inslee at Tuesday’s election night event hosted by the Washington State […]
5 min read - USDeseret News
Weather and elections: Both can be ruthless
Are we going to get a third year of ample snowfall?
3 min read - USNebraska Examiner
Nebraska voter turnout is a near record-breaker
LINCOLN — Tuesday’s general election marked Nebraska’s second-highest number of votes cast in the state’s history. That’s according to Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s Office, which reported Wednesday that 934,188 ballots were cast, and that several thousand early voting and provisional ballots have yet to be counted. Still on top of the heap, in terms […]
3 min read - LifestyleOdessa American, Texas
Pet adoption events set
Nov. 6—Grand Companions has scheduled pet adoption events this weekend in Midland and Odessa. On Saturday, Nov. 9, Grand Companions is going to be out in the community with some adoptable animals from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PetSmart, 4206 W Loop 250 N, Midland. Visit PetSmart to say hello to their adoptable pets. You may just find your next "grand companion." From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. ...
1 min read - PoliticsVirginia Mercury
Vindman wins Va.’s 7th Congressional District over Anderson
Nearly 24 hours after polls closed on Election Day, the Associated Press on Wednesday evening declared Democrat Eugene Vindman the winner in Virginia’s hard-fought 7th Congressional District over Republican Derrick Anderson. Vindman and Anderson earned about 51% and 49% of the vote, respectively. The race had remained too close to call Tuesday after polls closed […]
2 min read - USDaily Gazette, Sterling, Ill.
Rock Falls man sent to prison for 18 years for 'drug-fueled' 2023 standoff at Dixon's Magnuson Hotel
Nov. 6—DIXON — Despite his insistence that he is a changed man, a Rock Falls felon was sentenced to up to 18 years in prison Wednesday in connection with a December 2023 standoff at a Dixon hotel, where police were called after he threatened another man with a gun, and four guns and an assortment of drugs were found in his room. Steven M. Armoska, 30, will have to serve 85% of his sentence and ...
5 min read - BusinessColumbia Daily Tribune
Average Midwest gas prices rose from last week. Here's how much
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in the Midwest last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Man arrested after $30K worth of equipment stolen from Glendale church
Police arrested a Tonopah man after he was found to have stolen $30K worth of equipment from Glendale church. The items were in a truck and trailer.
1 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Trump fans clamor for merchandise, celebrate win at Webster store
At least at one place Wednesday in downtown Webster, Donald Trump was being treated like a rock star.
5 min read - USThe Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D.
Two men dead following head-on crash near Tyndall on Tuesday
Nov. 6—TYNDALL, S.D. — Two people died on Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle vehicle crash in Bon Homme County. The crash occurred shortly after 1:15 p.m. on South Dakota Highway 50, about 6 miles east of Tyndall, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. A 25-year-old male from Knoxville, Tennessee and an 80-year-old man from Chamberlain were killed in the crash. The names of ...
1 min read - USAlbert Lea Tribune, Minn.
Homicide victim found in rural Wells identified as Albert Lea man
Nov. 6—The Faribault County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday released the name of the individual who was found dead Friday night in rural Wells. The body of Miguel Angel Chavez-Lopez, 54, of Albert Lea, was found at a rural property located in Walnut Lake Township on the 14000 section of 540th Avenue. The death has been deemed a homicide. Deputies received a 911 call at 11:46 p.m. Friday of a ...
1 min read - USAlbert Lea Tribune, Minn.
Court documents allege teacher reached out to student on social media, sent photos, video to student
Nov. 6—A Southwest Middle School teacher was charged in Freeborn County District Court on Wednesday with soliciting a 15-year-old student for sex during the 2023-24 school year. Gerardo Guerrero, 31, of Austin was charged with one count of soliciting a child to engage in sexual conduct and one count of distributing via electronic communication material that relates or describes sexual conduct ...
2 min read - USDeseret News
Why there were long lines on Election Day in Utah
Election officials pointed toward provisional ballots and unexpected numbers of in person voters as reasons for long lines
8 min read - PoliticsRedding Record Searchlight
Echoing nation, Shasta County voters' support for Donald Trump went up in 2024 election
The Republican Donald Trump/JD Vance ticket has garnered 69% of the vote in Shasta County. The Democratic Kamala Harris/Tim Walz ticket had 29%.
2 min read - PoliticsOregon Capital Chronicle
Steiner resigns from Oregon Senate after treasurer win, Reynolds will seek appointment
Tuesday’s election could set up a cascade of legislative resignations and appointments in northwest Portland and Beaverton. State Sen. Elizabeth Steiner, D-Portland, plans to immediately resign her Senate seat after winning the race for state treasurer. She still has just over two years left in her current four-year term. Rep. Lisa Reynolds, D-Beaverton, who won […]
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